MORGANTON, N.C. The Belmont Abbey men's golf team got off to a strong start to move into second place following the opening day of the Donald Ross Intercollegiate Monday at Mimosa Hills Golf Club. The Crusaders opened the tournament with team totals of 285 and 282, respectively, and is four shots back of host Lenoir-Rhyne after 36 holes.

Jack Warren led the way for the Crusaders, finishing at 1-under-par overall (70-69–139) and is tied for fourth overall. Teammate Ben Loudermilk is tied for ninth with three others after consecutive rounds of 71. The other three Belmont Abbey golfers competing for the team title, Jacob Ferrari, Connor Fahey and Henry Sparks are all inside the top 20.

RESULTS

Pos.	Name	Rd 1	Rd 2	Total
T4	Jack Warren	70	69	139
T9	Ben Loudermilk	71	71	142
T13	Jacob Ferrari	72	71	143
T20	Connor Fahey	72	72	144
T20	Henry Sparks	73	71	144
	Individuals
T44	Andrew Rose	74	75	149
T64	Sam Newton	81	72	153
T64	Brandon Spinks	80	73	153

UP NEXT

• The final round tees off Tuesday back at Mimosa Hills Golf Club.
• The Crusaders will look to win the team title as the top six teams are within 10 shots of the lead entering the final round.